Apteronotus magdalenensis (Miles, 1945) |
photo by
Ospina Pabon, J.G./Agudelo, H. |
Family: | Apteronotidae (Ghost knifefishes), subfamily: Apteronotinae | |||
Max. size: | 129 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Magdalena basin, Colombia. | |||
Diagnosis: | Anal soft rays: 181-203 | |||
Biology: | This species can be distinguished by its pale coloration, marbled with patches of brown blotches. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |